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A town of hot springs and wine, Paso Robles (or "Pass of the Oaks") feels like a desert paradise to those who travel here.

Venture out of the city with trips to Montana de Oro State Park (in Los Osos), San Luis Obispo (Bubblegum Alley, Avila Valley Barn, &more) and Pismo Beach (Monarch Butterfly Grove & Pismo Pier). The adventure continues: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, learn about winemaking at DAOU Vineyards, explore the historical opulence of Hearst Castle, and cruise along Moonstone Beach Dr.

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Lisbon, Portugal to Paso Robles is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of flight, subway, and train. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Lisbon to Paso Robles due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lisbon in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Paso Robles, with lows of 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to drive to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Musee Mecanique, then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge. On your second day here, browse the eclectic array of goods at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, stroll through Alcatraz Island, then steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, then buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Filbert Street Stairs.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read San Francisco trip planner.

Traveling by car from Paso Robles to San Francisco takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Paso Robles in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in San Francisco, with lows of 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car to Paso Robles.

Venture out of the city with trips to San Luis Obispo (Bubblegum Alley, Avila Valley Barn, &more), Moonstone Beach Dr (in Cambria) and Pismo Beach (Monarch Butterfly Grove & Pismo Pier). See some other sides of Paso Robles: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, do a tasting at Tablas Creek Vineyard, and shop like a local with Pasolivo Olive Oil.

For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Paso Robles trip planning website.

Traveling by car from San Francisco to Paso Robles takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from San Francisco in December, Paso Robles is a bit cooler at night with lows of 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can go by car to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. On the 21st (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Monterey Bay Aquarium, then cruise along 17-Mile Drive, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard.

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Traveling by car from Paso Robles to Monterey takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Paso Robles in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Monterey, with lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Paso Robles.

Explore Paso Robles' surroundings by going to San Simeon (Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop, Piedras Blancas, &more), San Luis Obispo (Highway 1 Discovery Route, Gopher Glen Farms, &more) and Cambria (Cambria Nursery and Florist, Moonstone Beach Dr, &more). Enjoy Paso Robles some more: explore the landscape on two wheels at Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail, take in the waterfront at Pismo Pier, visit a coastal fixture at Point San Luis Lighthouse, and learn about winemaking at Glunz Family Winery & Cellars.

To find photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Paso Robles day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Monterey to Paso Robles takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Monterey in December, expect little chillier with lows of 0°C in Paso Robles. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can drive to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): explore the world behind art at Diorama-museum of Bhagavad-gita, then see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, then admire the masterpieces at Norton Simon Museum, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Hollywood Walk of Fame. On the 31st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier and then discover the magic at Disneyland Park.

To see ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Paso Robles to Los Angeles takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Paso Robles in December, with highs in Los Angeles at 24°C and lows at 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Paso Robles.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Paso Robles: San Luis Obispo (Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa & Bubblegum Alley), Cambria (Nitt Witt Ridge & Fiscalini Ranch Preserve) and Monarch Butterfly Grove (in Pismo Beach). See some other sides of Paso Robles: contemplate the long history of Hearst Castle, learn about winemaking at Tobin James Cellars, and wander the wide-open spaces of Pasolivo Olive Oil.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Paso Robles online tour planner.

You can drive from Los Angeles to Paso Robles in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in December, expect Paso Robles to be little chillier, temps between 20°C and 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to travel to Denver.

Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.

Explore Denver's surroundings by going to Colorado Springs (Garden of the Gods & Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum) and Estes Park (Spas & Off-Road Tours). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Denver Art Museum, look and learn at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, get to know the resident critters at Denver Zoo, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trinity United Methodist Church.

To see photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Denver online holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Paso Robles to Denver takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In January, Denver is little chillier than Paso Robles - with highs of 7°C and lows of -7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to travel to Kansas City.

The largest municipality in Missouri, Kansas City has an impressive array of world-class museums, shopping areas, and great places to eat, all of which attract tourism to the area.

Kansas City is known for museums, fun & games, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, see the interesting displays at Museum of Illusions, explore the world behind art at Belger Arts Center, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at SEA LIFE Kansas City.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Kansas City trip maker website.

Fly from Denver to Kansas City in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is 1 hour. January in Kansas City sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): take in nature's colorful creations at Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens, take a stroll through Downtown Nashville, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Downtown Presbyterian Church.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Nashville day trip app.

Drive from Kansas City to Nashville in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Kansas City in January: high temperatures in Nashville hover around 10°C and lows are around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can travel to Fresno.

The only metropolitan hub nestled between three national parks, Fresno makes a surprisingly lively getaway.

On the 13th (Wed), stroll around Woodward Regional Park and then don't miss a visit to Old Town Clovis.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Fresno road trip site.

Getting from Nashville to Fresno by flight takes about 9 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Nashville to Fresno due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Nashville in January, expect Fresno to be a bit warmer, temps between 17°C and 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Fresno to Yosemite National Park in 3 hours. Traveling from Fresno in January, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be cooler, around -12°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is known for nature, historic sites, and trails. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Moro Rock Trail, hike along General Grant Tree Trail, make a trip to Tunnel Log, and get great views at Buck Rock Lookout.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park online trip planner.

You can drive from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 5.5 hours. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Paso Robles.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paso Robles: Old Mission Santa Ines (in Solvang), San Luis Obispo (Avila Valley Barn, Bubblegum Alley, &more) and Monarch Butterfly Grove (in Pismo Beach). See some other sides of Paso Robles: contemplate the long history of Hearst Castle, do a tasting at Tobin James Cellars, look for gifts at Pasolivo Olive Oil, and trek along Fiscalini Ranch Preserve.

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Paso Robles attractions planner.

You can drive from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Paso Robles in 4 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.